Crock Pot Brats and Cabbage

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Brats and Cabbage recipe! Featuring juicy bratwurst sausages nestled atop a bed of tender green cabbage, sweet carrots, and creamy baby potatoes, this slow-cooked dish is the ultimate comfort food. The recipe combines the tangy kick of apple cider vinegar, the savory depth of chicken broth, and a hint of whole grain mustard, creating a rich, satisfying broth that infuses every bite. A touch of optional caraway seeds adds a subtle, nutty flavor for an authentic German-inspired touch. With minimal prep and the convenience of a crock pot, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy schedules, yielding melt-in-your-mouth results in just a few hours. Serve it piping hot for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s as wholesome as it is delicious! Keywords: crock pot brats, slow cooker cabbage, bratwurst recipes, one-pot meal, easy comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bratwurst sausages
• 1 head green cabbage
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Sear the bratwurst sausages in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.

Step 3

Chop the green cabbage into thick wedges and place them into the crock pot.

Step 4

Peel and slice the onion into thin strips and layer them over the cabbage.

Step 5

Scrub the carrots, slice them into 1-inch pieces, and add them to the crock pot.

Step 6

Wash the baby potatoes, leaving the skins on, and add them to the pot on top of the vegetables.

Step 7

Mince the garlic cloves and sprinkle them over the vegetables.

Step 8

In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, whole grain mustard, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds (if using).

Step 9

Pour the broth mixture evenly over the vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 10

Place the seared bratwurst sausages on top of the vegetables and broth mixture.

Step 11

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the bratwurst is fully cooked through.

Step 12

Serve hot, ensuring each plate gets a sausage and a generous helping of the cabbage, potatoes, and carrots.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2450.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2772.2

Total Fat 183.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 338027.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 101.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 459.1mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 6002.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 27.3%